Jack Nicholson has admitted that he would love to settle down with a woman.

The 73-year-old told the Daily Mail that despite fathering five children and having numerous relationships, he has never found the one person with whom to spend his life.

"I've had everything a man could ask for, but I don't know if anyone could say I'm successful with affairs of the heart," he said.

"I don't know why. I would love that one last real romance. But I'm not very realistic about it happening. What I can't deny is my yearning."

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He added: "Iâ€™ve been in love in my life, but it always starts with obsession that lasts exactly 18 months and then it changes. If Iâ€™d known and been prepared for that, I may have been able to orchestrate the whole relationship thing better."

Nicholson went on to reveal that he struggles with getting older as it means many of his closest friends are beginning to pass away, forcing him to consider his own mortality.

"One of the toughest parts of ageing is losing your friends. At first it starts quietly, then pretty soon it's every month, and you can't help but think, 'When is that bell going to go off for me?'" he explained.

"And on top of that you feel this constant loss. At this time of life, you feel just a sword's point from death. It's frightening - who wants to face God and the clear white light? I know I definitely don't. Yet."